Subtract 10/63 from 35/5
1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 10/63
35/5 - 10/63 is 431/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
35/5 = 35 × 63/5 × 63 = 2205/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
10/63 = 10 × 5/63 × 5 = 50/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/315 - 50/315 = 2205 - 50/315 = 2155/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 431/63
- In mixed form: 653/63
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